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Drugs — India
What travelers need to know about drugs in India. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDrugs in India: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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U.S. citizens have been arrested at Indian airports for smuggling narcotics — many said they didn't know they were carrying drugs, so never transport or mail packages that aren't yours.
Arrest and long imprisonment for smuggling
§ U.S. Department of State — IndiaVerified Jul 3, 2026
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